It was my first visit. Warm, supportive, welcoming are just a few of the descriptors that I felt…read morefrom The Banner Center. I was surrounded by neighbors having lunch together in an atmosphere of care and understanding. It was such a positive for me. Its a wonderful world. I loved it. Thank you.

It's about the unfair and stupid decision of Mrs. Jennifer Lawless, the manager of Banner Olive…read moreBranch Senior Center, 13049 N 103rd Ave. Sun City, AZ 85351, this foolish, and unjust decision preventing many needy individuals who are living very near Banner Center from accessing the food pantry based on geographic boundaries, while absurdly allowing others who far away from the center to use it. Is this not an injustice against needy people who live just minutes from the center? What kind of foolish mind made such a decision? Banner needs to investigate this foolish and inequitable decision, or all their claims about supporting the needy people and caring for the elderly are fake and nothing but a deception and lies. Please act fast some people lost their daily food

I adopted a young (7 month old) German Shepherd that was an owner surrender to Saving Paws Rescue…read moreArizona (SPRA) a few years ago. She's been great and I was so impressed with the experience I had with this rescue that I started volunteering there. The rescue takes in mostly German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois from puppies to seniors and from various backgrounds - strays, owner surrenders, from other shelters (some on the e-list), medical hardships, etc. Once under SPRA care the dogs are well fed, are walked and/or get play time outside of their kennels 4 times a day, receive medical care if needed, etc. The volunteers and staff also work with the dogs on socialization and basic training. It's also important to know that SPRA is a no kill shelter. Bottom line, if you're looking for a German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois please check out Saving Paws Rescue Arizona. They have so many wonderful dogs looking for a family like my pup pictured below, adopt don't shop.

very un happy was charged for something i did not autorise. i was told one price and charged for…read moretwo did not want to join was charged 39. dollars . it was only suppost to be 7.95 whitch was also charged. im on a very fixed income. i love dogs but i cant afford this.

As a professional photographer, I work with a variety of senior living facilities and by far,…read moreHeritage Communities and all of their Orchard Pointe locations, including the one here at Terrazza are at the top of their class! There is so much JOY in the residents and the teams that work with them and there is a true sense of comradery, family and connection. As seniors age, mental and physical capacity may become diminished, but there is still so much spark in the residents I have worked with here and I truly believe it's because the teams working for the communities foster such a wonderful spirit of love and togetherness. They speak hopefully, lovingly and faithfully and it really reflects in the faces and eyes of those who live here. They are committed to loving the residents and you see it! I am not just saying this because I have worked with them for several years doing marketing photography, but because I truly do see a special difference in these communities. Heritage is truly top-notch and a place I've already started comfortably recommending to family friends, because I believe they have something truly special.

My dad lived at Orchard Pointe, Terrazza, for the last 10 months of his life within their memory…read morecare division. I would visit my dad twice a month, then once a week, and ultimately every day before he passed, and all of my visits were completely without notice, as even I didn't know exactly when I would be there next. With that said, each time I saw my dad, I found him to be very well cared for, dressed in clean clothes, hair combed, shaved, and in good spirits. The staff knew what his habits were, be it how he takes his coffee in the morning or a nightcap in the evening. His room, bedding and personal items were always clean and organized. I credit the staff entirely for his condition. The staff was always very caring and helpful to my dad and to me as well. Everyone knew who my dad was and how he was doing on any particular day or week. They were encouraging of him to play the piano as well as other activities, but they also gave him the space to do nothing if that is what he wanted. Without question, Orchard Pointe was a great place for my dad to have lived his end of life, and I would recommend them to anyone wholeheartedly.

Great facility. Nice enough staff but they have that DMV feel. The focus is to "check in" so they…read more"keep getting money to run these programs". Showing up is the primary job requirement and the results show.

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Talk & Taste Event hosted by the Desert Awareness…read moreCommittee of Cave Creek on Saturday, April 4, 2026--and it was absolutely fantastic! I first discovered this incredible group back in January during one of their desert tours. I was so impressed by the enthusiasm, depth of knowledge, and the fascinating discoveries shared along the way that I knew I wanted more--so signing up for Talk & Taste was an easy decision. And it did not disappoint. What stood out most was how beautifully organized the entire experience was. At each stop, passionate volunteers shared unique edible desert delights--perfectly paired with just the right amount of information to spark curiosity and leave you wanting more. A heartfelt thank you to Mimi, Diane, Abby, and the many dedicated volunteers who make this "best kept secret" so special. If you're visiting the Valley--or even if you live here--make the trip to beautiful Cave Creek and experience the desert in a way you never have before. It's an experience you'll truly cherish.

I went to Holland Center and noticed that the Empty Bowls…read moreevent is coming. An instructor will be offering classes in glass bowl making. The local arts league will also sponsor a clay bowl making session. The finished bowls will be up for sale. The event is put together to fight hunger.. I also saw that a lending library has been established to share puzzles and games to others. Shared parking lot.

Update # 2: I managed to attend the parade and one of the Scouts gave me the parade program booklet…read more@ the parade before the march, and I let Paula know about this on my e-mail reply to her, which she was happy about. So, all good now. So, I posted my 3 parade video samples here. Enjoy! "Never Forget, Forever Honor" 11-11 @ 11 AM Thank you for your service. view/download digital booklet: https://honoringamericasveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Parade-Program-2023-FA.pdf Update: re: "executive director" Paula... Sorry I have to mention that when I contacted her about not receiving a paper receipt (that I requested during checkout- even my stating if possible, it's still unprofessional not to communicate), she ignored it until I had to remind her to reply with an update, and she stated she was not going to do that. I also had to remind her to ship me the parade booklet, which she ignored also and fessed that she's the only one handler of this organization and stated that the parade scouts will pass them out or to send her a SASE to ship me a leftover. I mentioned that she could have told me this earlier. I stated that I'm the only one too, and I'm contacting my card issuer to obtain a receipt. I concluded that I would not attend her parade. I knocked down a star. Sorry! I attended their Happy Hour event at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale on Nov 1 to watch this year's chosen Grand Marshal, 1980s supermodel Kim Alexis, speak about her career as well as to lend support to recognize our nation's local veterans. She lives in Scottsdale with her husband and was contacted by this organization due her stance as a local role model and positive outlook. She also did a photo op + signing afterwards. I brought my Glamour magazine (January 1983 issue ;) ) for her to sign! The organization did a good job with the setup and appetizers and showed up on time. And, they were were polite and professional with Kim. It was a fun-filled evening and I hope to watch the parade in uptown Phoenix on the 11th!i

From the owner: We create honor and recognition events to thank our military veterans for their service to our…read morecountry and for our freedom.

Wanted to drop off a bunch of heavy items I had loaded in myself. When I got there 2 workers were…read morelooking at me struggle to unload. When i asked for help they said okay and told me they were going to the back to grab the dolly and never came back. I 100% recommend going absolutely anywhere else.

Asked for us to pop the trunk to say they were full and then took donations immediately after from…read moresomeone else. Seems like they only want what they can keep for themselves.